"The city's liveliest and most polished professional theater." - The Statesman
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries
November 23, 2012 - December 23, 2012
Adapted for stage by JOE MANTELLO
Directed by DAVE STEAKLEY
Starring MARTIN BURKE
With JILL BLACKWOOD (Matinees) • AMY DOWNING (Evenings)
Featuring JASON CONNOR on Piano
Bar opens 1 1/2 hours before shows • Drinks are welcome inside the theatre!
Show Info
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Merrily subversive entertainment to delight adult audiences! Austin's favorite irreverent elf returns in the 15th edition of Sedaris' hysterical tale elfin' woe. Enjoy his the real-life story of Sedaris' tour of duty as the elf Crumpet, and what it takes to juggle tots and tottering Santas during a painfully festive time of the year. A laugh 'til you cry evening of merrily subversive entertainment to delight adult audiences! Make it Dinner and a Show: Click here for Dining Discounts. Production Sponsor: Please Note: Ticket price is not refundable. Late-comers are seated at the discretion of the House Manager. Unclaimed seats at curtain time are subject to release to patrons on standby. |
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Cast/Crew
About the Company
MARTIN BURKE* (Little Macy’s Elf) – AT ZACH THEATRE: Fully Committed, The Drowsy Chaperone, Take Me Out, The Santaland Diaries (1998-2003, 2006- 2007, 2009-2010, 2011-2012), House Arrest, The Laramie Project, Circumference of a Squirrel, Shakespeare’s R&J, The Mystery of Irma Vep, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Perestroika. IMAGINE THAT PRODUCTIONS: House of Several Stories, A Writer's Vision(s), Down the Drain. OTHER THEATRE: Celebrity Autobiography at The Long Center, Greater Tuna with Joe Sears (Charles Dugan Presents), Twelfth Night (Sneck Up! Productions, Vortex Repertory Company), Jeffrey (Capital City Playhouse), Richard III/2 Actors and Family Affair (Public Domain), Shopping and F**king and Fur (Vortex Repertory Company). AWARDS: B. Iden Payne Award “Outstanding Ensemble” for The Drowsy Chaperone, The Laramie Project and Shakespeare’s R&J; B. Iden Payne Award “Outstanding Lead Actor, Comedy” for House of Several Stories; B. Iden Payne Award “Outstanding Featured Actor in a Drama” for Take Me Out; Austin Critics’ Table Award “Best Actor, Drama” and B. Iden Payne Award “Outstanding Lead Actor, Comedy” for Circumference of a Squirrel; Austin Critic’s Table Award “Best Actor, Comedy” for The Santaland Diaries; B. Iden Payne Award “Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play” for Twelfth Night, Angels in America: Perestroika and Family Affair; Austin Critic’s Table special citation, “Show Savior” for Richard III/2 Actors, Family Affair and Lucifa. OTHER CREDITS Martin holds a B.F.A. in Acting from The University of Texas, Austin.
* = Member Actors' Equity Association
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